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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

6

Williams Gidney to wed in El Paso church

Miss Vickie Marie Williams and Kenneth Gidney plan marriage August 17 at St. Thomas Catholic Church El Paso officiated by Rev. Stephen Gotwals. Parents are Nev Williams and Sam R. Gidney of McKinney. Williams a 1965 Kermit High School graduate attended University of Texas works in Austin. Gidney a 1963 McKinney High graduate attended UT played for Longhorns and earned All-State honors.

Kermit Vickie Marie Williams Kenneth Gidney St. Thomas Catholic Church Stephen Gotwals el Paso Nev Williams Sam R. Gidney Mckinney University of Texas Iesity Longhorns Memo Tis Cass

First Baptist Will Hear Touring Choir in Odessa

The Youth Choir of First Baptist Church Florala Alabama begins a US tour July 6 under Gareth H Band. They perform in five states including Texas at Odessa July 10 using memory, with pieces from 17th to 20th centuries and spirituals. Bond is a Northeast Louisiana State College graduate with bachelor and master degrees.

First Baptist First Bop‘fist Church Florala Ala United States Gareth H. Band Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas New Mexico Odessa First Baptist Church Bach Handed Mone Deissohn Thompson Bond Northeast Lausiana State Collete

New Odessa Residents List Moves In From Many Texas Cities

An Odessa community column lists new residents and their backgrounds. Willie Brinson and family from Abilene join Farmers Insurance Group at 1803 East 21st. Bruce family from Eldorado run Bruce Water Well Drilling. Clemons family from Camden, Arkansas, live at 2509 North Hancock with employment at Glank Co. Davis family from Marfa reside at 2714 Hilltop. Glasscock couple from Houston work in Pacific Finance Co. and a lab position at Medical Center Hospital. Hinson family from Midland at 1831 Lyndale. J M Isbell family from Midland move to 2302 A Keystone with work at Orlloff Construction. Lowe family from Midland at 2711 North Tom Green. Lucas linked to Cactus Drilling Co. Lons family from Hagerman, N. M. live at 1403 North Graham. Luna from Mapp Tank Co. Maxwell family formerly of McCamey at 3758 Oakridge. Dan Miller from Hobbs, N. M. at 1603 Castover works for Brown Well Service. Poundsi family from Lafayette, La. at 4209 Candyland. Sherwood couple from Kuwait move to 2719 Custer. Stem couple from San Bernardino retired at 1523 Beverly. Stovall from Midland manager of CIC Finance Co. Tinsley from Eldorado retired at 1900 East 6th. Wells family from Monahans at 416 Circle Dr. husband studies Odessa College. wife works for BIC Loans.

Tommy D. Glasscock Clover Houston Glasscock Pacific Finance Co Win. (. Hinson 1831 Lyndale Geessa Midland Mast Clinic Shiv Medical’ ‘Center Hospital

Cherry Tasting Prep With Bitters and Liqueur

Fresh cherries stemmed and pricked with a fork. Spoon on a dash of orange bitters and cherry liqueur to taste. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Serve plain or spill over peeled honeydew melon wedges.

Wedding Vows Unite Janie Barnett and Charles Brooks

Miss Janie Kay Barnett and Charles H. Brooks exchange vows at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank L. Seaman officiating. The couple, of Odessa and Del Rio origins, plan a wedding trip to San Antonio and Houston after a reception in the church hall.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Janie Kay Barnett Charles H. Brooks Frank L. Seaman Belgium Douglas McGraw John F. Barnett Nabors Lane Polly Brooks del Rio Kathy Trent Diane Karen Barnett San Antonio Houston Permian High School Odessa College Houston College of Medical Technology Medical Center Hospital Lincoln Apts Frank Reeves David Trent Grace Trent Ed Brockwell E. Bodkin Wichita Falls

Miss Duensing Weds Carlton Sanderson in July Chapel

Miss Nala Carol Duensing of Tuscola marries Duane Sanderson of Odessa at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Lawrence Menefee officiated as bride wore a white suit with lace trim and illusion veil, carrying a cascade of white carnations. Matron of honor Linda Mattlin and best man Chuck Stallcup assisted. A reception followed at 1428 Westbrook. Continued details note families, education, and employment.

First Methodist Church Nala Carol Duensing West Carolton Duane Sanderson Jona Sanderson Odessa Lawrence Menefee Leslie Pierce Linda Mattlin Chuck Stallcup Bob O ‘Bie Lance Westbrook Tuscola High School Cram Spaign Beauty School Salon de Vills iPermian High School Odessa College Gist Oil Tools Wraet

Miss Mary Ethel Hayden Weds Muns at Holcomb Church

Miss Mary Ethel Hayden Holcomb Miss. and Ralph E. Muns wed at 3 p.m. in Holcomb Methodist Church Grenada Miss. Rev. W L Wallace officiated. Attendants included Miss Judy Hayden and bridesmaids from Jackson and New Orleans. After ceremony, reception at home in Silver Spring Md. Guests from Odessa and Tulsa attended. Mrs Parsons named Woman of the Year by Black Gold Chapter ABWA.

Mary Ethel Hayden Judy Hayden Bonnie Buchanan Drew Lindsay Riley Memphis Tenn Collie Bullock Jackson Miss Jim Nettles Tallahassee Fla Gary Leonard New Orleans Betty Ann DeLoach Lynda Watson Ralph E. Muns Ronnie Muns Bruce Muns Denny Wiliams Tommy Murphy Odessa Jack S. McRee Howard Mmes W. F. Watson Wayne Deloach W. E. Holcomb H. K. McMahon S. L Washington of Deep Rock Oil Corp Monte Cristo Tulsa Medical Center Credit Majestic Daisies Odessans Union Fending Parsons Wilmer Stowe The Lakeshore Oklahoma Muns Association St. Muns Cub Scouts United States Air Force Star Boling Afsb Washington, D.C G. B Jack) Parsons Black Gold American Business Women’s Association Sands

Dear Polly Pointers on stretchers and sweaters

Dear Polly offers practical advice on using pants stretchers and foam inserts to restore size to stretched garments. It also answers a question about reshaping a stretched plastic tablecloth and begins addressing Lorena’s stained pillowcases, reflecting typical advice-column format.

Polly Swedter Shirley

Beethoven Club Gives Program The Beethoven Club Gives Program

The Beethoven Club meeting at Mrs Ashley Lawson s home featured officers Mallie Jackson president Sallie Patton vice president Freddie Lippe secretary Jamie Jackson and Susan White symphonies and solos by multiple members Sallybeth Hurt Tamie and Mallie Jackson performed Pieces ranged from light violin to piano solos by Sally Patton Lana Rushing Johnny McKetter and others The article blends club notices with unrelated anecdotes about beauty routines and a business women award nomination.

Mallie Jackson Presient Sallie Patton Freddie Lippe Jamie Jackson Susan White Sallybeth Hurt Tamie Mallie Billie Williams Marcy J. Susan White Sally Patton Lana Rushing Johnny McKetter Leah Claiborne Keri! Willis

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